HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

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What is the function of collenchyma cells/tissue?
A
Provide structural support for new growth
B
Storage and photosynthesis
C
Extra protection and support
D
Transporting nutrients in two networks of tubes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Collenchyma tissue is composed by elongated living cells of uneven primary thick walls, which possess hemicellulose, cellulose, and pectic materials. It provides support, structure, mechanical strength, and flexibility to the petiole, leaf veins, and stem of young plants, allowing for easy bending without breakage.

Detailed explanation-2: -collenchyma, in plants, support tissue of living elongated cells with irregular cell walls. Collenchyma cells have thick deposits of cellulose in their cell walls and appear polygonal in cross section. The strength of the tissue results from these thickened cell walls and the longitudinal interlocking of the cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Collenchyma cell is the simple permanent tissue which generally has a thin wall with irregular thickening at the corners. The cell wall is composed of lignin and pectin. They provide structural support, particularly in growing shoots and leaves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Collenchyma is a supporting tissue characteristic of the growing organs of many herbaceous and woody plants, and it is also found in stems and leaves of mature herbaceous plants, including those that are only slightly modified by secondary growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -A type of parenchymatous tissue that contains chlorophyll is known as chlorenchyma. It assists plants in performing their photosynthetic function. It can be found below the epidermis on the leaf stalks.

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